California Democracy Campaign

The campaign for majority rule has a new web site.

http://www.ca4democracy.com/

In the last two years California’s  k-12 schools have received over a  $16 Billion  cut back.  California presently ranks  45th  of the states in per pupil spending and last among the states in class size.  Now, the Governor proposes to reduce  k-12 spending by another  $2.4 Billion. The U.C’s and the CSU campuses have suffered over a  $2 billion cut while tuition and fees were increased over 30%.  Classes have been cut, graduation delayed, and faculty dismissed.  They must not be cut more.  We must work together to save public education.

For 2010, the Governor proposes  further draconian cuts in Cal Works, IHSS, Medi Cal and Children’s nutrition  among others-  each of which hurts the  poor in our state.   State  budget cuts make the crisis worse. They create more unemployment. The legislature must hear from us.

To respond to these cuts, California needs majority rule.  We must eliminate the 2/3 rule on budgets and revenue.  Sign the California Democracy Act initiative.

What caused this crisis?

“The reality is that we got into this mess because of an overwhelming excess of greed and stupidity on the part of the Wall Street bankers and the people deciding economic policy. “ Dean Baker.  Economist.  The bankers and finance capital caused this crisis- make them pay for it!

You Can End the Crisis in California!

Year after year our state continues its downward spiral:

financial crisis, gridlock, and the deterioration of our

public services: schools, parks, health care, public safety,

assistance for the poor, elderly, and disabled.

There’s one main reason:

Under California law, a two-thirds vote is required to pass

a budget or raise revenue. That means a minority of

legislators -- one-third plus one, in either the state Senate

or Assembly –– controls the legislature by saying no until

they get what they want. This is minority rule, not democracy.

The solution: bring democracy to California.

The Progressive Alliance has joined the California Majority Rule campaign; and we encourage you to join and work with us.

Sign up now at http://www.ca4democracy.com/

Get regular information. Make a contribution, large or small. Help gather signatures to put the  initiative on the November 2010 ballot. Join our speakers’ bureau, to speak at civic groups or to  help book speakers at events. Become an organizer. There are lots of ways for you to help!

Volunteer now!

Thank you for your participation